Ch. 9: Petition and Confession (SUN)
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Ster: "You… are an idiot."
Ster: "Thank you."
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Immediately after that…-.
After finishing his report of the events to the Queen, Ster immediately left Meteobel, taking me with him.
Ster: "There's someone I want you to meet."
Ster had told me as much, then took me down to another planet…
For some reason, Ster's father was there…
I sat opposite the king, having tea.
I can't believe the person he wanted me to meet was the king…
I was silent, unsure of what I should say, as Ster brought out the tea.
It smells nice…
There was a faintly sweet fragrance coming from the tea he'd prepared, and it was garnished with small sugared candy instead of sugar cubes.
King: "My apologies. There aren't any maids here at the laboratory.
OO: "Oh no, it's fine."
Strained by nervousness, my voice came out smaller than I'd expected.
Ster: "Are you surprised OO? Father is not only His Majesty the King, but also a famous scholar. Rather than being in a normal palace, this planet is for research into bettering the country. My aspiration is…"
King: "Let's stop the conversation there. By the way, how are you feeling? I didn't think I'd see you walking about like this again."
Ster: "Actually… I have something to tell you about that."
Ster stopped speaking there, then turned to me for some reason.
Ster: "She made a wish. To be with me…forever."
The king inclined his head ever so slightly, then looked to Ster's chest in surprise.
King: "The Stardust Clock…?"
Ster: "Yes. Somehow…it seems that the stardust won't fall, even when I grant a wish. I've come to ask for your permission Father."
King: "Permission…?"
Ster: "Yes…"
He slowly took in a breath, then faced the kind in a dignified manner.
Ster: "I wish to use this life for the kingdom, and for her. From now on, and forever."
OO: "Eh…!?"
He gripped my hand.
What's happening here…?
The king set down his cup, the sound of it echoing in the now silent room.